Cinder Block Wall Cracks in Hartford, KY Basement
Here, you can see that the bricks had been tuck pointed previously. Tuckpointing is a process of removing the old mortar and replacing it with new mortar. In this case, you can see that the replaced mortar joint is much wider and more uneven than the older mortar lines. This indicates that foundation movement had been occurring for a while and an incorrect repair option was applied in the past.
Bulging Foundation Wall in Hartford, KY Basement
Here is a side view of the bulging and bowing basement wall. The exterior soil is swelling due to groundwater intrusion and it's pressing against the foundation causing it to bow inward.
Overview of Cracking and Bulging Foundation in Hartford, KY
Here's an overview of the affected area. You can see the mineral encrustation on the bricks that indicates groundwater penetration. The mineral crust is called efflorescence.
Bricks in Basement are not aligned
Here, you can see what is called "sheering". When one portion of the basement wall bows or bulges and the other part doesn't, then some bricks can sheer as the wall moves.
Soil Penetration due to Groundwater Intrusion
Here's an example of another problem that can occur when groundwater is causing soil swelling and foundation movement. The water causes the soil to swell and penetrate the basement.